Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications

2.4L ENGINE

























MAIN BEARING CAPS

CAUTION: There are different sets main bolts supplied with this engine. Each bolt set has a different torque value and engine damage could result if bolts are not torqued correctly. The bolts are not interchangeable.





If your bolt heads look like this (1,2), Go to step 1. If your bolt heads do not look like this (1,2), Go to step 2.




CAUTION: Before tightening bolts, you must identify the bolt head to obtain the correct torque value. Failure to identify the bolts correctly, could result in improperly tightened bolts which could result in engine damage.

1. Tighten bolts using a three step method, in the sequence shown.
- Tighten bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
- Rotate an additional 45°.

2. Tighten bolts using a three step method, in the sequence shown.
- Tighten bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
- Rotate an additional 45°.

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Tighten bolt to 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.)